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Nevada Child Seekers

EIN 94-3250788 · Las Vegas, NV

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEVADA CHILD SEEKERS MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND ENGAGE IN PREVENTION, IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN.

Income
$294,365
Spending
$305,690
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
3
Volunteers
215
Highest pay
$87,332, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $160,075 spent. EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS SEARCH FORCE PROGRAM MOBILIZES TRAINED INDIVIDUALS TO WORK WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SEARCH FOR MISSING INDIVIDUALS. FINGERPRINTING, DNA KITS & SAFETY INFORMATION PROGRAM PROVIDES DNA KITS AND DIRECTIONS ON COLLECTING SAMPLES AS WELL AS SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND TRAINING PROVIDED TO PARENTS IN THE "SHOUT OUT LOUD" PROGRAM. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH RESOURCE MATERIALS. LIAISON SERVICE PROVIDES LIAISON BETWEEN THE PUBLIC, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, PUBLIC AND CHILD SAFETY AGENCIES AND MEDIA DURING TIMES OF PERSONAL CRISIS. INTERNET SAFETY PROGRAMS PROMOTES SAFE INTERNET USAGE AND HOW TO REPORT ILLEGAL ACTIVITY TO CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN INCLUDING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND SEXUAL SOLICITATIONS BY ADULTS TO MINORS AND MORE. RADKIDS PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TEACHES PRACTICAL SKILLS TO AVOID AND ESCAPE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND ABDUCTION. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A REAL LIFE SIMULATION WHERE CHILDREN USE THE SKILLS THEY LEARNED TO ESCAPE A STAGED ABDUCTION. EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS SEARCH FORCE PROGRAM MOBILIZES TRAINED INDIVIDUALS TO WORK WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SEARCH FOR MISSING INDIVIDUALS. FINGERPRINTING, DNA KITS & SAFETY INFORMATION PROGRAM PROVIDES DNA KITS AND DIRECTIONS ON COLLECTING SAMPLES AS WELL AS SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND TRAINING PROVIDED TO PARENTS IN THE "SHOUT OUT LOUD" PROGRAM. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH RESOURCE MATERIALS. LIAISON SERVICE PROVIDES LIAISON BETWEEN THE PUBLIC, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, PUBLIC AND CHILD SAFETY AGENCIES AND MEDIA DURING TIMES OF PERSONAL CRISIS. INTERNET SAFETY PROGRAMS PROMOTES SAFE INTERNET USAGE AND HOW TO REPORT ILLEGAL ACTIVITY TO CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN INCLUDING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND SEXUAL SOLICITATIONS BY ADULTS TO MINORS AND MORE. RADKIDS PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TEACHES PRACTICAL SKILLS TO AVOID AND ESCAPE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND ABDUCTION. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A REAL LIFE SIMULATION WHERE CHILDREN USE THE SKILLS THEY LEARNED TO ESCAPE A STAGED ABDUCTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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